Utility Operator

Job Description:

Now hiring for an Utility Operator

Location: Hillsboro, OR

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7 AM - 3:30 PM

Hard Work. Good People. Fair Pay.

If you like to stay busy and work with good people, this Utility Operator role in Hillsboro fits. You'll keep machines stocked, products moving, and the floor safe. Every shift brings pride in what you make and the team that puts it together.

Looking for Utility Operator jobs in Hillsboro where hard work drives every shift? This opportunity lets you help manufacture quality products, support production goals, and contribute to a team that keeps operations running safely and efficiently.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Production Associate career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, or industrial experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and follow basic work instructions and engineering drawings.
• Basic experience using hand tools, grinders, sanders, and measuring devices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to learn multiple manufacturing processes.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently bend, reach, stoop, twist, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to safely work around manufacturing equipment, moving materials, metal debris, and moderate industrial noise.

Job Duties

• Deburr, grind, sand, and clean manufactured parts to meet quality standards.
• Remove burrs, slag, sharp edges, and other surface imperfections.
• Assist operators by loading and unloading raw materials and finished parts at saws, laser cutting equipment, and press brakes.
• Stage raw materials, work-in-process, and completed parts according to production schedules.
• Sort, count, identify, and transport parts between production departments.
• Perform basic inspections using work instructions, engineering drawings, and measuring tools.
• Ensure proper part identification and prevent material mix-ups.
• Support machine operators with material handling, housekeeping, and routine production activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety policies and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Report quality, equipment, or material issues to the Lead or Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

"Great shifts and decent pay." - Staffmark Production Associate

What You Will Do

As a Utility Operator you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

A Utility Operator helps maintain efficient production by supporting manufacturing processes, inspecting products, and following established work instructions. This role requires consistency, organization, and a commitment to producing quality work.

The Utility Operator combines production support, quality awareness, and teamwork to help ensure products are manufactured safely and efficiently while meeting customer expectations.

This profession is well suited for individuals who enjoy active manufacturing environments.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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